Altoona city is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. A major railroad town, Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad company in 1849. One of Altoona's main tourist attractions is Horseshoe Curve, a famous curved section of railroad track owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad The Curve was used to raise trains to a sufficient height to cross the Allegheny mountains. Horseshoe Curve, was one of the main industrial links to the western U.S., which made it a target of Nazi saboteurs.

Altoona is served by several Amtrak trains daily. On an average day, over 50 trains pass though Altoona. Which makes Altoona a mecca for Railfans. The Altoona Railroader's Memorial Museum and the Horseshoe Curve are popular spots for rail fans to take photos of passing trains. Median income for a family in altoona is around $37,000. Don't miss the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

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